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Dental Roles and Positions at Shasta Dental

We’re always interested in meeting qualified Dental Professionals for hire. If there’s not a current role open, we’d like to reach out very soon as a role opens. See below for more details about our Dental Professional positions in Northern California

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Dentist

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dentist employment projections

California 
2016 Employment18,900
2026 Employment21,900
Percent change16%
Annual projected job openings840
United States 
2018 Employment136,900
2028 Employment147,400
Percent change8%
Annual projected job openings5,300

General Duties

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Daily tasks

  • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Doctoral Degree
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Dental Assistant

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employment projections

California 
2016 Employment49,100
2026 Employment57,200
Percent change17%
Annual projected job openings6,570
United States 
2018 Employment346,000
2028 Employment384,700
Percent change11%
Annual projected job openings44,800

General Duties

General duties of an SDS Dental Assistant include preparing the dental exam room, sterilizing and setting up equipment. During appointments, dental assistants may take x-rays, hand dentists instruments, keep patients’ mouths dry, and teach patients about proper oral hygiene. On the administrative side, they maintain patient records, schedule appointments, and work with patients on billing and payment.

Daily tasks

  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Operate medical equipment.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Post Secondary Certificate, Dental Assistant/Assisting Program
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Endodontist

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employment projections

California  
2016 Employment –
2026 Employment –
Percent change –
Annual projected job openings –
United States  
2018 Employment –
2028 Employment –
Percent change –
Annual projected job openings –

General Duties

As an Endodontist you are an expert in pain management. You have advanced training to be able to diagnose and treat tooth pain and additional procedures that relate to the interior of the tooth. Our Endodontists gear their treatments around saving diseased or traumatically injured teeth through standard or more complex root canal procedures. 

Daily tasks

  • Perform advanced procedures to treat dental pulp and save damaged teeth.
  • Address serious infections by performing surgery and removing serious infection below the gum line.
  • Repair cracked or knocked out teeth and replant in sockets. 
  • Maintain teeth that have received previous procedures.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) plus two to three years of specialized training with Endodontic Residency
  • Surgical Precision – Strong hand-eye coordination and a steady hand. 
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Personal Care – Strong “bedside” manner. You are able to address and alleviate patient stress. Can apply a customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Hygienist

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employment projections

California 
2016 Employment21,800
2026 Employment25,400
Percent change17%
Annual projected job openings1,740
United States 
2018 Employment219,800
2028 Employment243,500
Percent change11%
Annual projected job openings17,900

General Duties

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Daily tasks

  • Treat dental problems or diseases.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Associate’s degree and completion of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist certification
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Oral surgeon

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employment projections

California 
2016 EmploymentN/A
2026 EmploymentN/A
Percent changeN/A
Annual projected job openingsN/A
United States 
2018 Employment5,900
2028 Employment6,300
Percent change7%
Annual projected job openings200

General Duties

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Daily tasks

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Treat dental problems or diseases.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Doctorate of Dental Surgery plus four to six years of residency training.
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Orthodontist

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employment projections

California 
2016 EmploymentN/A
2026 EmploymentN/A
Percent changeN/A
Annual projected job openingsN/A
United States 
2018 Employment6,500
2028 Employment7,000
Percent change7%
Annual projected job openings300

General Duties

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

Daily tasks

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
  • Diagnose dental conditions.
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family member

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Post Secondary Certificate, Dental Assistant/Assisting Program
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Patient Care – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Sales and Marketing – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Economics and Accounting – Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Pediatric Dentist

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dentist employment projections

California* 
2016 Employment18,900
2026 Employment21,900
Percent change16%
Annual projected job openings840
United States* 
2018 Employment136,900
2028 Employment147,400
Percent change8%
Annual projected job openings5,300

*Numbers listed include all general dentists and not limited to just pediatric dentistry

General Duties

Attend to child age patients from ages 6 months until their final adult teeth have come in. Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Daily tasks

  • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
  • Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
  • Repair and treat dental cavities, oral disease and traumatic dental injury.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) plus specialized residency.
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Biology – Specially trained in understanding the biology and development of teeth from infancy to teen years. 
  • Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

Periodontist

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employment projections

California 
2016 Employment49,100
2026 Employment57,200
Percent change17%
Annual projected job openings6,570
United States 
2018 Employment346,000
2028 Employment384,700
Percent change11%
Annual projected job openings44,800

General Duties

Our Periodontists’ main focus is on treating disease and disorders of the gums. They specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and also have the ability to perform cosmetic surgical procedures, dental implants and are expert in treating oral inflammation. 

Daily tasks

  • Provide dental implants.
  • Perform quality cosmetic surgical procedures.
  • Diagnose and treat patient conditions.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients.
  • Resolve gum sensitivity and other gum discomfort.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Operate medical equipment.

Knowledge & Education

  • Education Requisites – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine, Plus hold a PhD
  • Medicine and Dentistry – Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Biology – Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

licensing needed in california

There is required licensing in the state of California to practice as a Dentist. Learn more about all required licenses.

INFORMATION SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. CareerOneStop, Retrieved July 31, 2020 from https://www.careeronestop.org/.

Built for Successful Ownership

You have goals to own your practice. You take the lead with our supporting team and services there to help you provide excellent care every step of the way. Additionally, we provide a tailored program for you to share in the entire family of Shasta Dental Services groups through our Pathway to Partnership™ program (P2P)

P2P Program Details
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